Sparta Woman Charged with Assault of Six Month Old Child

A 46 year old Sparta woman has been charged with public intoxication and assault after committing a disturbance at the Ragland Bottom Day Use Area and sticking her tongue in the mouth of a six month old child.
Vickie Lenae Alvis of North Carter Street, Sparta is under a $3,000 bond and her court date is May 18.
Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on April 29 a deputy responded to the Ragland Bottom Day Use Area where someone was causing a disturbance. Upon arrival the officer spoke to Alvis who was very unsteady on her feet. She had a strong odor of alcohol on her person and her speech was slurred. She was placed under arrest for her safety and that of the public. Through that investigation, the officer learned of another complaint on Alvis while she was at the day use area. A detective was assigned to the case and learned that Alvis allegedly assaulted a six month old child by putting her tongue in the child’s mouth. The child’s mother witnessed the assault.